Category Archives: Caster Tips
Calculating Load Rating and Capacity Requirements of Casters
When it comes to industrial mobility, casters play a pivotal role. These unsung heroes bear the weight of heavy machinery, facilitate transportation, and ensure smooth operations across industries. However, a caster’s efficiency rests heavily on its load rating and capacity. …
The Beginner’s Guide to Shopping Cart Casters
If you operate a brick-and-mortar retail business, you may want to invest in shopping cart casters. Shoppers, of course, use carts to carry products. On the bottom of these carts are casters. Whether you’re installing new shopping cart casters, or …
How Do You Install Stem Casters?
If you’re planning on buying stem casters, you’ll need to know how to install them. Stem casters are characterized by the presence of a rod-like stem. They feature an undriven wheel. At the top of the wheel is a stem. …
What Is Swivel Lead? Understanding This Common Caster Metric
When shopping for new casters, you may come across the term “swivel lead.” It’s a common metric for swivel casters. But some swivel casters have a greater swivel lead than others. By familiarizing yourself with swivel lead, you can choose …
The Beginner’s Guide to Omnidirectional Wheels
Have you heard of omnidirectional wheels? Also known as poly wheels, they are characterized by the use of many small rollers. Omnidirectional wheels have rollers along the outside that allow them to roll in all directions. To learn more about …
6 Factors That Affect Caster Rollability
Some casters are easier to roll than others. Whether you’re planning to use them on a cart, chair, toolbox or any other object, you should consider their rollability. Rollability represents the ease at which a caster rolls. Here are six …
How to Choose Caster Diameters
When it comes to casters, choosing the right diameter can make all the difference. The size of the caster affects everything from stability to maneuverability, and it’s important to choose a diameter that suits your needs. In this article, we’ll …
Common Caster Finshes
If you’re in the market for caster wheels, one of the most important factors to consider is the finish. Caster finishes not only affect the aesthetic appeal of your wheels but also determine how durable they will be. With so …
What Are Thread Guards and How Do They Work?
Thread guards can protect casters from loose threads, fibers and other forms of debris. All casters feature an undriven wheel. When mounted on the bottom of an object, you can use casters to roll and move the object. Loose threads, …
Understanding Caster Tread
If you’ve ever moved heavy equipment or furniture, you know how important it is to have the right caster treads. A good caster tread can make all the difference in terms of ease of movement, stability, and durability. But with …
Specialty Casters – Casters For Your Exact Application!
When your business needs a unique caster solution, specialty casters, also known as specialty wheels, may be the caster category that you need to look in to. Specialty casters or wheels, unlike regular casters or wheels, are made for a …
Spring Loaded Casters 101
Many of our customers often ask if spring loaded casters are the right fit for their application. We put together this quick guide to help! Bryce Anderson of Garland’s Inc. Material Handling Products is here to help you understand more …